Heads and Hands 1938

"Heads and Hands" (1938) by Marcelle Cahn is a painting that depicts three overlapping, stylized heads in profile against a teal background. The painting features vibrant color, with deep reds and oranges used in the central head and a green hand reaching out towards the viewer. The artist, a French painter known for her modern interpretations of figural art, uses simplified forms and bold colors in this work. The subject and style are reminiscent of modernist movements of the early 20th century, including Cubism and Expressionism, which emphasized geometric forms and emotional expression.